Chirnside Park vs Kilsyth
The verdict
Kilsyth is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $900K in Chirnside Park. Kilsyth rates higher for liveability (73 vs 64). Kilsyth is closer to the coast (29.7 km vs 33.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chirnside Park rates higher (99 vs 78/100 in Kilsyth).
Scores
| Chirnside Park | Kilsyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 60 |
| Transport | 42 | 49 |
| Education | 61 | 58 |
| Liveability | 64 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chirnside Park | Kilsyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,779 | 11,699 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $1,649 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 32.1% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 76.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Chirnside Park Moderate Growth · Kilsyth Moderate Growth
Property
| Chirnside Park | Kilsyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $900K | $798K |
| Median unit price | $688K | $691K |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | -3.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chirnside Park | Kilsyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 204 | 316 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 222 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 256 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,950 | 3,693 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chirnside Park | Kilsyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chirnside Park · Kilsyth
Transport
| Chirnside Park | Kilsyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Chirnside Park | Kilsyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 7 |
| Parks | 34 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 29.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.0 km | 31.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Chirnside Park | Kilsyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,779 | 11,699 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,500 | 12,534 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,667 | 13,574 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chirnside Park or Kilsyth?
Chirnside Park has the higher residential safety score (Chirnside Park 99/100 vs Kilsyth 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Chirnside Park or Kilsyth?
Kilsyth is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $900K.
Which has better schools, Chirnside Park or Kilsyth?
Chirnside Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Chirnside Park 1072 vs Kilsyth 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chirnside Park or Kilsyth?
Kilsyth has the higher transport score (Chirnside Park 42/100 vs Kilsyth 49/100).
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